Rectal instrument



April 2, 1935. R MIFRY 1,996,470

- RECTAL INSTRUMENT Patented Apr. 2, 1935 UNITED STATES oFF RECTALINSTRUMENT- Robert M. Fry, Upper Darby, ra. Application November 1.7,1932, Serial No. 642,987

2 Claims'.v '(Cl. 12S-271) The object of the invention is to provide im#provements in rectal instruments broadly, but more especially'in a typewhich is so designed as to advantageously treat the prostate gland.

As is well known, the prostate gland is a racemose gland at the base ofthe bladder in males, and therefore liesclosely adjacent to the lowerportion of the rectal orifice or anus, the technical term for theopening at the aboral extremity of the alimentary canal thru which theexcrement is expelled.

The prostate gland in some persons is subject to irregular and abnormalfunctioning, since it sometimes becomes inflamed, or enlarges, and insuch cases besides affecting the regularity and completeness of the owof the more solid excrement, adversely influences the secretion,retention and emission of the liquid excreta or urine.

A secondary result of such trouble is found in the resulting painfulreaction, which frequently causes persons so affected to stoop more orless continually, at times resulting in the permanent deformation of thepersons stature, and the more or less painful functioning of theexcremental and excretive organs.

An object of the invention is therefore to provide an instrument, whichcan be inserted thru the anus and so extend into the rectum as tomassage the prostate gland, thru the simple and natural act ofbreathing, and other normal muscular motions of the body, therebycausing the local muscles of the rectum to contract, along with anincrease in the blood flow thru adjacent parts, resulting in arevivifying of the prostate gland, and an increase in the regular andnatural functioning of the intestines.

With these facts and objects in mind, the invention comprises detailswhich are fully brought out in the following description, when read inconjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a sideelevation of one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 2 is a central vertical section of the same, on the line 2-2 ofFigure l;

Figure 3 is a horizontal section on the line 3-3 of Figure l; and yFigure 4 is a top plan view of the same.

Referring to the drawing, that embodiment of the invention hereillustrated comprises a rounded head portion I, from which the body 2tapers normally downwardly, towards a neck 3 of minimum diameter, whencesaid body portion merges into a radially enlarged terminal portion l,which forms a manually engageable handle or knob, by

means of which the device is designed to be inserted into and withdrawnfrom the rectum.

` When in operative position it is to be noted that the body portion 2extends into and is of such diameter as to slightly distend the walls of5 the rectum (not shown), while the neck 3 lies within the anus. Thehead l, being well rounded, prevents abrasion, laceration,l or chang, ofthe walls of the rectum while being inserted into', after entering, andduring removal therefrom. l0 Finally, the terminal knob I permits manualmovement 'of the device both longitudinally and angularly about itsaxis, and being of shallow depth permits retention of the device forshort or long periods, whether in. sitting, walking, or 15 recliningposture, without interference with or even encountering ones clothes.

Also, it has been found that, as the improved instrument is formed ofporcelain or other clay base, as distinguished from metal, rubber and 20similar substances, it can be so employed to apply heat to the rectumand to the .prostate gland, by first heating said instrument to therequired degree in water, oil, or other suitable medium, after which theinstrument will retain such heat for a 25 relatively long period withthe beneficial results desired.

In the use of this device, it has been found that to insert the same fora short period while in a sitting position, is frequently sufficient tomassage 30 and otherwise advantageously produce the desired effect,either as a result of the manual movement of the device, or the more orless regular movement of the device during and as a result of the normalact of breathing. Otherwise, the 35 device may be retained for a longerperiod, either at definite or irregular intervals, with the result thatthe prostate gland gradually regains its ability to function normally,and again permits the regular operation of both the excremental and 40excretive organs..

Thus, it has been found that the use of this device has beeninstrumental in alleviating both prostatic and prostatovesical ailmentsor deflciencies,including prostotauxe,the enlargement of 45 the prostategland; prostatelcosis, the ulceration of the prostate gland;prostatitis, the inflammation of the prostate gland, prostatocele, theenlargement of the prostate gland; prostatocystitis, the inflammation ofthe prostate gland, involving 50 the bladder; prostatoparectasis, theenlargement and induration of the prostate gland; prostatorrhea, agleedy or morbidly increased discharge from the prostate gland;prostatoscirrhus, an increase of the fibrous tissue of the prostategland. 55

with consequent enlargement and hardening; prostatovesiculitis,iniiammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles; and othersimilar impairments, irregularities and ailments, without the use ofmedicines, salves, ointments and the like, or the resort to surgicalmethods and operations.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to protectby Letters Patent of the United States, isz- 1. An imperforate elongatedclay body adapted to be heated to a predetermined temperature andinserted into the rectum, and solely by virtue of its own physicalcharacteristics and, without receiving heat from any other agency afterinsertion retain approximately such predetermined temperature for arelatively long period, said body comprising a head portion adapted tolie in the rectumand of maximum diameter adjacent to its normally innerend, said body gradually tapering outwardly into a narrower portionintegral with said head and adapted to lie in the anus, and thecircumferential surfaces of said body being characterized by no abruptchanges in diameter.

2. An imperforate elongated clay body adapted to be heated to apredetermined temperature and inserted into the rectum, and solely byvirtue ot its own physical characteristics and, without receiving heatfrom any other agency after insertion retain approximately suchpredetermined temperature for a relatively long period, said bodycomprising a head portion adapted to lie in the rectum and of maximumdiameter adjacent to its normally inner end a narrower connectingportion adjacent t'o the normally outer end integral with said head andadapted to lie in the anus, and a manually engageable enlargementintegrally connected to said body by said narrower portion and operativeto limit the longitudinal movement of the instrument in one direction.said enlargement terminating relatively abruptly and aiording a manuallyengageable portion for insertion and removal of said body, and said bodybeing characterized by no abrupt irregularities zo in itscircumferential surfaces.

ROBERT M. FRY.

